In this episode of his podcast In the cat’s eyeFélix Séguin conducted interviews with Canadiens players Arber Xhekaj, Jake Evans, Alex Newhook and Logan Mailloux.
• Also read: Wyatt Johnston, the adopted Quebecer
In addition, he met Tim Stützle, of the Ottawa Senators, and he spoke in French with Wyatt Johnston, of the Dallas Stars.
Topics covered:
Arber Xhekaj
- His origins: his father born in Kosovo, his mother in Czechia
- His last name
- His physical game, his fights
- His state of mind when he has to throw down the gloves
Jake Evans
-- The evolution of his game
- The challenge of facing the best offensive players
- He was a big fan of the Maple Leafs and Mats Sundin
Alex Newhook
- His greatest quality is his skating
- His pride in being born in Newfoundland
- Jarome Iginla and Sidney Crosby were his favorite players
Logan Mailloux
- He grew up watching the Pittsburgh Penguins
- What he needs to do to play regularly in the NHL
- Help from family in difficult times
Tim Stützle
- The challenge of playing in the NHL at 18
- Jacques Martin helped him improve his game
- The spectacular goal he scored in Detroit
Wyatt Johnston
- Why does he speak French?
- His mother’s Quebec roots
- He often spent time in Estrie when he was younger
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